90713000 · UK public procurement notice

Southern Water (SW) requires swift attendance at sewage, oil or chemical pollution, and clean water incidents anywhere in the SW region and includes, without limitation, domestic premises, commercial/industrial sites, agricultural land, inland waterways, lakes and reservoirs.

The selected service provider(s) will be tasked with promptly assessing the impact of incidents and providing recommendations for immediate remedial actions. Additionally, the provider is expected to make recommendations aimed at preventing the recurrence of such incidents.

SW are currently considering a Framework model with two lots.

Lot 1: Provision of appropriately qualified environmental water quality technicians, technical and engineering personnel to attend and assess and advise on appropriate mitigation and remediation. Additional information: Initial term is 4 years, with extension opportunities of 4 x 1-years.

Southern Water (SW) requires swift attendance at sewage, oil or chemical pollution, and clean water incidents anywhere in the SW region and includes, without limitation, domestic premises, commercial/industrial sites, agricultural land, inland waterways, lakes and reservoirs.

The selected service provider(s) will be tasked with promptly assessing the impact of incidents and providing recommendations for immediate remedial actions. Additionally, the provider is expected to make recommendations aimed at preventing the recurrence of such incidents.

SW are currently considering a Framework model with two lots.

Lot 2: Remediation, preventative and environmental protection works. Additional information: Initial term is 4 years, with extension opportunities of 4 x 1-years.

• Investigation Technician (IT) and EPIR Services: In-hours and out-of-hours environmental pollution response, including escalation for severe incidents and compliance with Lone Working Directives.

Tasks include initial investigations, data collection, incident classification, and submission of reports within 24 hours.

• Environmental Pollution Incident Response (EPIR): Detailed investigation and mitigation of pollution events, including impact analysis, source identification, containment measures, and stakeholder communication.
• Reporting and Follow-Up: Comprehensive documentation of findings, regulatory submissions, corrective actions, and preventative measures to ensure compliance and avoid recurrence.
• Sewage, Oil, and Chemical Response Services: Emergency response to control, contain, and remediate pollution incidents involving sewage, oil, or chemicals, including recovery, clean-up, and proper waste disposal.
• Specialized Equipment and Services: Provision of vacuum tankers, booms, aeration equipment, and marine response personnel for waterway and land-based incidents.
• Treated Water Response: Neutralization, removal, and transport of treated water spills under professional direction to ensure environmental compliance.